- Fixed Term (12 months) Full Time
- Monday to Friday, 72.5 hours per fortnight, 9 day fortnight
- Order – Apprentices and Trainees Wages and Conditions
- Location – Rockhampton
Launch your future - begin your career journey today
Kick-start your career in Fire Safety with a hands-on traineeship that makes a real difference in your community.
We are seeking a motivated and reliable Fire Safety Trainee to join our team and support the delivery of Council’s Building Fire Safety Program. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical experience whilst working towards a Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing.
You’ll support essential fire safety activities, from assisting with inspections and audits to helping develop and maintain emergency evacuation plans, ensuring buildings and communities remain safe and compliant. With a mix of office-based and on-site work, no two days are the same. If you’re motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this is your chance to develop a meaningful career in a vital industry where your contribution has a direct impact on people’s safety every day.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
- Earn While You Learn – Get paid while studying for a Certificate II in Fire Protection Inspection and Testing
- Gain Valuable Experience – Build real-world skills in a supportive Local Government environment
- Enjoy Work-Life Balance – Benefit from a 9-day fortnight and access to corporate fitness and well-being programs
This is your chance to grow professionally, gain hands-on experience, and set yourself up for long-term success.
To be eligible for this role, applicants must be:
- Aged 15 years or older and no longer at school.
- Able to meet citizen, residency, and visa requirements to undertake a traineeship.
- C Class Driver Licence
This position requires the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check - Police Certificate (Australia Wide Name Only Police Check).
Rockhampton Regional Council Traineeship & Apprenticeship opportunities are made available with the assistance of government funding. These positions are subject to further eligibility requirements. Applicants must meet one of the following identified groups (you can meet more than one requirement):
- Young people (aged 15 – 24 years)
- People with disability
- Long-term unemployed job seekers
- Displaced workers
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Women re-entering the workforce
- Mature-age job seekers (45 years or older)
- Veterans and ex-ADF personnel and their families
- Migrants and refugees from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
To apply for this opportunity, please submit three (3) documents:
- Completed application form – find linked below with the position description.
- Your Current resume and your most recent school report card (if you are at school or have left school in the last three years).
- Please provide a 1-2 page Cover Letter addressing each dot point below.
Suitability Criteria
- Your interest in Fire Safety Trainee and suitability for a Traineeship.
- Please tell us about your skills, work experience and/or volunteer work that may be relevant to the role.
Please use Council’s cover letter template and ensure you clearly label each Application Criteria in your cover letter.
Applications Close: Monday 22 June 2026 at Midnight (AEST)
All employees are encouraged to apply
